Buyer

Location
US-MN-Plymouth

Job ID

2018-3767

# Positions

1

Category

Purchasing / Materials

Company

Cantel WP&F

Company Overview

Mar Cor Purification is the largest supplier of hemodialysis water systems in the U.S. Mar Cor offer hemodialysis providers a turn-key solution that is designed to make sure critical water needs are being served in compliance with applicable regulations.

Mar Cor combines pretreatment, filtration, reverse osmosis (RO), and ultrafiltration to provide you with the most cost effective package. All of Mar Cor's systems carry a 510(k) medical device certificate from the FDA and are designed to exceed AAMI and CSA standards. Each system is serviced from one of Mar Cor's 20 nationwide service locations. No matter what the source water is, Mar Cor can provide a safe, reliable system that is designed to produce water to insure safe, high quality care for hemodialysis patients.

Job Overview

Procure materials, components, goods and services to support manufacturing and distribution operations. Request quotes and find sources of supply that meet cost, quality, and delivery objectives. Actively manage and evaluate supply chain with respect to supplier performance, look for opportunities for improvement in cost, delivery, and quality. Manage inventory balances to be in alignment with company set goals.

Main Responsibilities

Responsible for procurement of materials for a medical device manufacturing and distribution environment

Maintain open communication with support departments in resolving day to day problems

Source, develop, and maintain suppliers to support departmental and company Quality, Delivery, and Cost and Inventory objectives

Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers, and utilize systems to monitor and report on supplier performance, coordinate and ensure corrective actions are taken as necessary. Buyer to act as the focal point for contact with suppliers for assigned commodities

Provide sourcing and purchasing support to new product introduction projects/teams as assigned and as they relate to commodities assigned.

Work with Quality Department to return discrepant materials to supplier for disposition per the Material Review Board process, and work with Receiving, Quality, and Accounts Payable in resolving any receiving issues for purchased materials.

Seek out and following through on implementing improved methods of procurement and control to further enhance the ability of personnel to provide on-time products, reduce costs, and improve production planning accuracy.

Develop department knowledge of business software system used to support materials and procurement processes

Support Materials Management Department objectives and contribute to achieving the objectives.

Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

BA or BS degree and/or minimum three (3) years’ purchasing/materials experience in a manufacturing environment. Thorough knowledge of production planning and inventory control systems. Familiarity with ISO, FDA, and GMP requirements. APICS or ISM Certification(s) desirable.

Demonstrated ability to solve problems in a timely and cost effective manner

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Outstanding analytical, verbal, and written communication skills along with the ability to interact with people at all levels of the organization both inside and outside the company.

Minimum Qualifications

Mar Cor, a Cantel Medical company is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities as well as other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin or other protected class status.